Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick (963290-0403)

I had absolutely no prior experience with trying to program the buttons on a flight simulator joystick prior to receiving this item. Although there is still some fine tuning to do before I am completely satisfied, the set-up was pretty straight forward and simple.

Flight Simulator

Works great with Microsoft Flight Simulator

It is excellent Joystick for all games especially in airplane games.

Bought this to use in HAWX and it works flawlessly Didn't even load the company software and the OS 7 picked it right up It even recognizes the dead zone…

works great. I am flying my JSF and other games like never before. just plugged it in and loaded the cd.

Pros: it reconized the game HAWX 2, and this is the best joystick controller i ever owned,and yes its better than my microsoft sidewinder 2.Cons: none none noneit reconized the game HAWX 2, and this is the best joystick controller i ever owned,and yes its better than my microsoft sidewinder 2. none none none none

Pros: Lots of buttons, customizable. Built in rudder control.Cons: None so far!Lots of buttons, customizable. Built in rudder control. None so far!

Pros: Plenty of control buttons, ergonomically OKCons: Button Controls wear out too easilyI've gone through 5 of these in the last 5 yrs. Lasts about a year then buttons stop working, or control data input goes haywire. Cheaply made and not worth the money. Great Design if it worked right.

works great on pc as it should great with games and works without any problem

Recommended by a Pilot that uses it to teach flying...

The joystick is awesome! It has security, unlike the force feedback ones. I like the color scheme: black and white, and also the buttons are so compact and close together so you can manage your throttle while moving and managing the plane. The rapid fire button makes shooting much more easier too!

Pros: Using this joystick I went 104-0 in an F35 on Wake Island in battlefield 2. You can look up my stats - ZekersSneakers
I was feared in the skies by all - thanks to THIS joystick!Cons: The calibration wears over time.Using this joystick I went 104-0 in an F35 on Wake Island in battlefield 2. You can look up my stats - ZekersSneakers
I was feared in the skies by all - thanks to THIS joystick! The calibration wears over time. If you're using a mouse or keyboard to fly a plane, you don't know what you're missing out on! Get this joystick!

I broke my first one from over use and I would recommended this product. After a while the twist gives out

Pros: Amazing stick with excellent tri-axis response. Can set aileron, elevator, rudder trims... radio PTT, camera view, flaps, VORs all on the stick itself, in addition to the pitch, yaw, and roll capabilities.Cons: I haven't found any.Amazing stick with excellent tri-axis response. Can set aileron, elevator, rudder trims... radio PTT, camera view, flaps, VORs all on the stick itself, in addition to the pitch, yaw, and roll capabilities. I haven't found any. I really don't know how hard these people are on their joysticks, but I have had this one for over 2 years and it is still functioning perfectly! I can only assume that those who are complaining about calibration issues are cranking on the stick, thereby setting off the center 'deadzone'. I guarantee that if you fly a real plane that way, you'll die.

have not used joy stick for years old Saitek did not have heavy enough base this does has plenty of buttons for a lot of options good value

Pros: Fantastic joystick. It is 100% accurate when you pull it out of the box. The rudder really helps when flying. The 12 buttons work great and have a nice feel. The joystick is stable.Cons: The joystick loses calibration after about a week. To avoid having a big problem don't use the software for the joystick. Just configure it with windows that way you can re-calibrate it. When it gets really bad look up a tutorial on how to clean it. This has been a known issue, and I bought it knowing this.Fantastic joystick. It is 100% accurate when you pull it out of the box. The rudder really helps when flying. The 12 buttons work great and have a nice feel. The joystick is stable. The joystick loses calibration after about a week. To avoid having a big problem don't use the software for the joystick. Just configure it with windows that way you can re-calibrate it. When it gets really bad look up a tutorial on how to clean it. This has been a known issue, and I bought it knowing this. I sure wish I had bought mine now. I paid $50 for mine a few months ago. I don't use it that much, so I could have waited and got it for $30 now. Dang me!

bought this for a Christmas gift for my husband who runs a MAC. Despite the write up on the ad, this does NOT work on a MAC. He downloaded two different third…

I got this joystick as a X-mas gift for someone.
Long story short, the Z axis came messed up (turns to the left, and upon calibration turns to the right). seems to be a problem with construction of the handle; in which the spring or peice that holds the spring is loose, causing undesired sensitivity.We went back to the store today and got another however this one is in even worse.Going to return it and get a refund. Especialy after going online and finding so many people with the same issue.

Pros: Great Joystick, Happy with the accuracy!Cons: None..Great Joystick, Happy with the accuracy! None..

I`m happy with it, after a year is still working. :D

Pros: I've had this joystick for over 3 years now, and I can say that it works just as good as it did when I first got it in the mail. It's been used for flight simulators, racing games, even FPSs, and it did well in all of those cases.Cons: I had to open it once to clean the potentiometers.I've had this joystick for over 3 years now, and I can say that it works just as good as it did when I first got it in the mail. It's been used for flight simulators, racing games, even FPSs, and it did well in all of those cases. I had to open it once to clean the potentiometers. It certainly is worth it to get this joystick.

I just bought this product and if you set the "dead zone" to like, 10 percent or so, then you won't have the twisting problems. Just edit the axis for each of the axis things.To some degree, you can correct for things. Using the dead zone, you can keep a neutral position when you intend to. Also, you can program each button to any key using the "assign command" function."assign keystroke" does NOT work for some reason, don't bother with it. otherwise, great program thus far.With the throttle, if you wish to use it as an extra button, just set it "throttle on-nothing" "throttle off-your choice". That way you don't have this weird glitching thing if you bind it to a command key.... haha. Then u just switch it on and off to activate that spell/ability.works great for WOW

I just got this joystick, largely to play some old Windows/DOS games on my PC, though DosBox. I was used to the CH Flightstick, but I needed a new USB-based stick.This fit perfectly. The feel is good, plenty of buttons, and good response in X/Y/twist. Minor gripes: The 5/6 buttons are a little hard to reach; The hat could be a little lower and larger; would like one more button on the shaft of the stick for secondary firing.But the best element is the programmability. Not just any button to any key, but the "zone" feature. This works great for mapping both slow/fast strafe control to the twist, for example.

Pros: About the best cheap flight stick out there. They work great, but over time the calibration tuning gets old.Cons: The calibration wears out over time.About the best cheap flight stick out there. They work great, but over time the calibration tuning gets old. The calibration wears out over time. For a cheap but useful flight stick, get this. I would say this is for the gamer that dont fly alot but needs something incase he does.

This is my 5th joystick I've owned and so far I really like it. I've owned 2 force feedback sticks but I don't like them because it seems like they bind a bit. I've…

Just getting to use it so far fine product

So happily unwrapped the new joy stick and did an install. But will it fly in Bad Company 2? Throttle is not recognized or at least nothing hapens when used in the game or even after I set W and S for it. Twist is 180 out.And the Freedom 2.4 did such a good job in BF2...Now I know why the joystick is not shown in the list of stuff that works so well with BC2

Don't use with FS 2004+. This piece of junk will not callibrate

Pros: Quick set-up, tracks REALLY wellCons: Feels plastic and like you could break it easilyI have had this joystick for 2 months, and it is working great. I have not had any problems with it at all. Great accuracy. It could have a little better range of motion, but it is a really great value.

Third one I have owned in the past 5 years. From my point of view a solid stick and enough buttons to keep me satisfied. I wear them out from just daily use.…

My Extreme 3D Pro has the twist issue like the other reviewers. It completely prevents me from playing IL-2, Battlefield 2, and any other game that may use the twist function. I would not recommend this joystick to anyone. I found out the hard way.

Works great for me !

exactly what I was hoping for, works like a charm

The joystick was really great but if you twist the joystick in a overly "turn" manner it will gradually start turning bit by bit to that side.

It has just started to have some mild issues with auto twisting without input so I will be ordering a new one with my next order. I recommend heartily this

I have Microsoft Combat Flight Sim 3 and Motocross Madness and it works great for both of them! With twelve customizable buttons and a trigger, you can't beat…

Pros: Nice for the priceCons: This is not a plug an play joy stick.Will not work with BattleField 2, Even after useing BF2s contorl set up. Logiteck support has noidea as to why. Joy stick will not fly aircraft up, down, turn right or left.

looked all over for a new flight stick and this is the best quality and price

I have had other inexpensive sticks that were much smoother. This one needs weaker springs and smoother action in the X & Y axis. Perhaps some tweaking would

This is a bargan at the price these days and it works great for me in flight simulator

This is a Nice heavy and Stury Stick. I've had mine for over 5 years and bought it for 20 dollars US. It is accurate and easily calitbrated, set up is plug and play. Have never had a problem with mine. Take care of your gear and it will take care of you. I gave the ergonomics a low rating as I'm left handed and had to adjust instead of there being any thought of that occurance.

I don't know how someone had this work perfect for six months to a year but mine when i got it home and took it out of the box had the twist problem others have mentioned. Would not calibrate at all. So i took it back thinking just bad luck and got a lemon. Nope the second one did the same thing so i am taking this back and getting a regular run of the mill control stick that i know will work. Take my advice don't be lured by all the whistles and bells, keep your hard earned cash and pass this one by.

Pros: Comfortable, solid, feels good.Cons: Touchy just off center, buttons wear out.PIT swich started wearing out after a few months. verry difficult to make precise meves just off center right where you need to make precise moves.wore out. Throttle first on mine then thumb toggle swich.

This is a great joystick, especially for Flight Sim X.

Pros: good price, twist handle, thumb button, easy installationCons: twist handle is slightly favoring the left, but it is barley noticableBought this, good stick. I dropped it from about 5 feet and knocked calibration off. Got a new one. Works great. Good beginners joystick.

Works great no problems! Smooth operation. So Fun!

Great control, easy operation. Just what I needed.

Pros: It is stable, excellent base that grips the desktop well, comfortable grip. good, sensitive response to small stick movements. Excellent product.Cons: NoneIt is stable, excellent base that grips the desktop well, comfortable grip. good, sensitive response to small stick movements. Excellent product. None

Pros: It looks nice, easy to installThis will not work with Vista or Windows 7. After about a few minutes of playing FSX, I get the blue screen. This is most certainly a driver issue and the company refuses to fix. I will be returning this for a new controller by the end of this week.

Pros: cheap and simple. I've been playing with this thing for about 3 years. HOURS of bf2 abuse. it has never given me a single problem and continues to be reliable and oh so yummyCons: its not as flashy or "simulator-ish" as other units and its semi-light so it moves a big under hard, sexy usecheap and simple. I've been playing with this thing for about 3 years. HOURS of bf2 abuse. it has never given me a single problem and continues to be reliable and oh so yummy its not as flashy or "simulator-ish" as other units and its semi-light so it moves a big under hard, sexy use yeah, make it happen. its great for the price

While this joystick is GREAT when it works, it's not made to last. I was able to get about 9 months out of it before the twist began to freak out and screw…

Use with Flight Simulator X and it is like being in a real plane. Made my landings a lot easier with the rudder control.

Pros: The item makes you feel like you are a pilotCons: no complaintsThis item is a great item to have if you have Microsoft Flight Simulator X. I would recommend this item to a friend any day

Pros: My girlfriend and I each own one of these joysticks and love them. I've had mine over a year and hers is fairly new, haven't had a single problem with either of them. Highly recommend them based on their quality for the great price.Cons: None that I've noticed so far.My girlfriend and I each own one of these joysticks and love them. I've had mine over a year and hers is fairly new, haven't had a single problem with either of them. Highly recommend them based on their quality for the great price. None that I've noticed so far. I can see how the point where the cord connects to the joystick could ware over time and possibly cause connection problems, although mine hasn't yet, but I resolve this problem by placing some slack cord under the raised base of the joystick's platform to avoid ware and tare on that point.

I've been playing with computer joysticks for a decade. I can't even remember how many I've used. I picked this one up about 3 years ago and up until just last night I was…

I bought this joystick to try and get back into some flight sims and needed to go usb. The joystick works great and feels sturdier than it at first looks. I've been…

I've had this joystick for bout 2 years now and its still working perfectly. It's on top of my comp right now smiling back at me XD

Pros: - Plenty of buttons
- Decent throttle
- Good price
- Held up to 1.5 years of abuse and still truckingCons: - Some buttons feel mushy after awhile. It is not horrible, just something to keep in mind.- Plenty of buttons
- Decent throttle
- Good price
- Held up to 1.5 years of abuse and still trucking - Some buttons feel mushy after awhile. It is not horrible, just something to keep in mind. Good value overall.

I used this joystick for 3 days on Flight Simulator X before I decided to get a new one. The only way I could get any aircraft to fly in a straight line is to…

Pros: Well-placed buttons; smooth throttle; wide, sturdy base.Cons: For use with the right hand only.Plenty of buttons, all well-placed and responsive. Wide base allows me to use it comfortably in my lap. The only thing I take issue with is that on the Specifications tab, the joystick is listed as being "universal" (that is, for use with either the left or right hand), but it's with one-hundred percent certainty designed only for a right-handed user, hence the low rating on Design (though I imagine for a righty it would be a fantastic design). There is no way to switch the grip, and the presence of all the "extra" buttons on the left (as well as a thumb-button on the left side of the stick itself) make it perfectly clear, though the website advertises it as being ambidextrous.

Pros: nothingCons: joystick doesn't worknothing joystick doesn't work

Pros: Lots of buttons. great feel to it. sturdy.Cons: the rotating joystick takes some getting used to. sometimes will mess with your flying if you set it to be rudder.Lots of buttons. great feel to it. sturdy. the rotating joystick takes some getting used to. sometimes will mess with your flying if you set it to be rudder.

Pros: Great Feel
Lots of buttonsCons: noneGreat Feel
Lots of buttons none

Pros: Extremely accurate, high sensitive joystick. Great for any type of game. High quality, excellent product.Cons: None.Extremely accurate, high sensitive joystick. Great for any type of game. High quality, excellent product. None. Highly recommended.

Pros: Great J stick forget long term.Cons: Forget long term maybe you get 30 days maybe longer but it will stop working.Great J stick forget long term. Forget long term maybe you get 30 days maybe longer but it will stop working. Cheap parts used . Use better parts, charge more and we all win.

Pros: awesome joystick for the price.Cons: none at all.awesome joystick for the price. none at all.

Pros: Good controlCons: USB cable is shortGood control USB cable is short

Pros: 12+ buttons that are fully programmable with included software, great value, heavy base, 3-d rudder control, great for use with flight sims.Cons: the only thing i can think of that detracts from this joystick is when i am trying to fly helicopters on fsx i am trying to use the buttons and throttle at the same time. the placement is a bit cumbersome.12+ buttons that are fully programmable with included software, great value, heavy base, 3-d rudder control, great for use with flight sims. the only thing i can think of that detracts from this joystick is when i am trying to fly helicopters on fsx i am trying to use the buttons and throttle at the same time. the placement is a bit cumbersome. overall i would like to see the same model in a force feedback edition, and a slightly revamped throttle control, so you can use your buttons and control it at the same time.

Pros: Has been working great for a year without any problemsCons: only just recently started wearing out, started to lose calibration over the past month and is unable to maintain it after recalibratingHas been working great for a year without any problems only just recently started wearing out, started to lose calibration over the past month and is unable to maintain it after recalibrating has been though a lot of hours on Bf2, and has worked amazingly, just ordered another one to replace the worn out one

Pros: Great joystick, work awesome for Flight Simulator X, Armed Assault, Battlefield 2, and Battlefield 2142.Cons: NoneGreat joystick, work awesome for Flight Simulator X, Armed Assault, Battlefield 2, and Battlefield 2142. None

Pros: I bought this stick for Flight Sim 2004 and I love the feel of this stick. The snappyness of it is great when flying small planes such as Cessnas (or even fighters) and the stability is great for flying jumbos. Ergonomics are also great; button placement is nice and solid, and nothing feels like it's going to fall apart. All of this for under thirty dollars.Cons: As other users have pointed out, the joystick does develop a large dead zone on the (for me) left side, making the joystick useless. I found that turning off the computer and turning it on again got rid of it, but it came back after a few minutes. However, I didn't have this problem in a year, and the joystick still works fine.I bought this stick for Flight Sim 2004 and I love the feel of this stick. The snappyness of it is great when flying small planes such as Cessnas (or even fighters) and the stability is great for flying jumbos. Ergonomics are also great; button placement is nice and solid, and nothing feels like it's going to fall apart. All of this for under thirty dollars. As other users have pointed out, the joystick does develop a large dead zone on the (for me) left side, making the joystick useless. I found that turning off the computer and turning it on again got rid of it, but it came back after a few minutes. However, I didn't have this problem in a year, and the joystick still works fine. In all, this is a good stick for the casual gamer and if you don't abuse it, this stick will last forever. The fact though that there can be a huge dead zone is not good for any joystick. So if you plan on doing any hardcore gaming, go for something heavier duty such as something from Microsoft or Saitek.

Pros: Ergonomically Comfortable. Smooth action. Great for Flight Sims or even Racing games. Accurate movement and centering. Awesome product for the money.Cons: Needs a few more buttons but what do you expect for the price?
None I can think of. I've "NEVER" had a problem with it.Ergonomically Comfortable. Smooth action. Great for Flight Sims or even Racing games. Accurate movement and centering. Awesome product for the money. Needs a few more buttons but what do you expect for the price?
None I can think of. I've "NEVER" had a problem with it. I play a lot of Flight Sims on-line and I really like using my Saitek X-52 for those but for a "SIMPLE" quick hookup(USB) and an easy to use joystick, I feel it's well worth the $$$$. I've had mine for 2 years when it cost $35.00 USD and look what it's at now!! Enjoy ;)

Pros: Hooks and sets up quickly and nicely.Cons: Gimme a break !!!Hooks and sets up quickly and nicely. Gimme a break !!! I own several Bf's. All I can say is,, you've been warned.

Pros: I bought this for battlefield 2 and it worked great. i set all of my keys except the afterburner, never used the joystick ones. I personally never used buttons at the bottom base.Cons: the rubber padding on the bottom collects dust after a while and then starts to slide on my desk, i just take the 2 secs and wipe it off no big dealI bought this for battlefield 2 and it worked great. i set all of my keys except the afterburner, never used the joystick ones. I personally never used buttons at the bottom base. the rubber padding on the bottom collects dust after a while and then starts to slide on my desk, i just take the 2 secs and wipe it off no big deal I have my ventrilo key on my mouse so if i wanted to talk i had to reach and hit the mouse.

Pros: Excellent product for the money with plenty of buttons and a twist rudder joystick. Precalibration works extremely well and it has zero problems in Windows Vista 32 or 64 bit.Cons: Sometimes it's hard to keep the whole base from tilting.Excellent product for the money with plenty of buttons and a twist rudder joystick. Precalibration works extremely well and it has zero problems in Windows Vista 32 or 64 bit. Sometimes it's hard to keep the whole base from tilting. Anyone that says this stick is poor quality must really be banging it around unnecessarily. I have owned mine for over a year with no problems. It has been an extremely reliable product. Treat it well and it will last.

Pros: Good control sensitivity, easy adjust settingsCons: Too light!I bought this a while ago to use with Joint Ops for flying helicopters. I noticed that it is sensitive, but not too sensitive for flying on most games. the buttons and other controls on it are adjustable, using the software included you can choose what you want each one to do in game. The only thing i didnt like was the unweighted base, in heated matches it moved.

Pros: It's programmable and all of the buttons are well placed, except...Cons: The "throttle" lever should be at the front of the device, instead of behind the stick.

Pros: I've had this stick for quite some time now and it still works PERFECT!!!Cons: N/AI've had this stick for quite some time now and it still works PERFECT!!! N/A You can't beat this thing for the money. Many more expensive sticks don't work this good.

Pros: It still works.. sort of..Cons: No calibration software, which stinks because once this thing starts failing after a few months you're without a paddle and have no way to restore it.It still works.. sort of.. No calibration software, which stinks because once this thing starts failing after a few months you're without a paddle and have no way to restore it. Just an overall poor quality joystick. Bought from retail maybe 2 years ago.

Pros: Nice stable joystick with plenty of buttons; great valueCons: None, especially considering the value

Pros: This joystick is a great joystick, no problems at all. It automatically calibrates itself.Cons: The software sucks...This joystick is a great joystick, no problems at all. It automatically calibrates itself. The software sucks... Works great without the software. Don't install the software

Pros: Good feel, plenty of buttons.Cons: Buttons could be numbered for easier set upGood feel, plenty of buttons. Buttons could be numbered for easier set up Over a year old and still works like the day I got it.

Pros: It works like it should when you take it out of the box.Cons: Stops working after 3 months.It works like it should when you take it out of the box. Stops working after 3 months. Not sure what is wrong with Logitec joysticks, but the quality just isnt there.

It is an ok product.... to me.
I use it for fsx on vista and it work.
awesome joystick!

Great stick at a great price. I have used this for years and typically paid nearly $50 in the past. Note to hedron: This stick is self calibrating (simply unplug…

Pros: I mostly used this joystick to play BF2. it performs superbly in both planes and helos. i have yet to have a problem with it.Cons: noneI mostly used this joystick to play BF2. it performs superbly in both planes and helos. i have yet to have a problem with it. none it comes with some profile software that allows you to map different buttons for different games. i found this to be useless in BF2, mainly because BF2 is a finicky game that doesn't get along with anything. however, if i mapped the controls for bf2 directly in the game menu, then i never had a problem. just don't rely on the software.

Pros: After a few minutes of playing around with the sensitivity, this joystick has done wonders. I recommend this joystick to those who are do not need to invest tons of money in a joystick (I would rather invest in other hardware) for my gaming needs. Works great without problems in Battlefield 2.Cons: None really, other is really made for only for right-handed players. So keep that in mind if you are a South-Paw.After a few minutes of playing around with the sensitivity, this joystick has done wonders. I recommend this joystick to those who are do not need to invest tons of money in a joystick (I would rather invest in other hardware) for my gaming needs. Works great without problems in Battlefield 2. None really, other is really made for only for right-handed players. So keep that in mind if you are a South-Paw. Can't think of anything really.

Pros: Built-in throttle, Easy to set-up and use.Cons: Lasted about a year and a half.Fresh out of the box, it worked great. But about a year and a half later, it went completely out of calibration. It was fun while it lasted.

Pros: All-around great joystick. Feels good, responds well, and has lasted for quite a while for me despite other reviews here.Cons: As described before, the throttle is loose and easy to overdo. It's also pretty tiny, but it does help in keeping the overall design appealing.All-around great joystick. Feels good, responds well, and has lasted for quite a while for me despite other reviews here. As described before, the throttle is loose and easy to overdo. It's also pretty tiny, but it does help in keeping the overall design appealing. Since I rarely play games that need a joystick, mine hasn't gotten a ton of use and thus has lasted a while. Also, the games I play that do need it are usually pretty simple, nothing like Flight Simulator. But for casual use it's just the thing.

Pros: works well this will be my 3rd one :)Cons: Rudder will drift with time. they all do have yet to find a way to fix it :(

This joystick is alright. I got it expecting the great quality of logitec but for some reason it feels cheap. And on the descripion it says left hand universal. Its not, it is only for the right hand. But this product is good and is fun. But i would rather have a different one.

Pros: This Joystick was Great. It Lasted about 4 Months. Great for BF2.Cons: Let Sit for a month and will no longer calibrate correctly.This Joystick was Great. It Lasted about 4 Months. Great for BF2. Let Sit for a month and will no longer calibrate correctly.

I bought the stick for a fps game, i like the large base that has rubber pads that grip well, this keeps the stick stable. The stick has a few things poorly designed on it such as no left hand use, the palm rest is too low making reaching the hat harder and the buttons on the base well... i feel they could have positioned them much better for left hand use.

For Flying in BF2 and Microsofts Flyer's this one does the trick. Nothing fancy. I've had mine for almost 6 mos now and it still works fine. Only downfall is the hand rest…

Pros: Its 28 bucks! and works just fine!Cons: Its not a super high-performance, top of the line, FAA-certified flight training stick. BUT HEY! I paid 28 bucks for it and I'm playing FSX and it works just fine! I've noticed its a little stiff sometimes, but if you want to maintain accuracy in your approaches a stiffer stick is easier to control. (no pun intended)Its 28 bucks! and works just fine! Its not a super high-performance, top of the line, FAA-certified flight training stick. BUT HEY! I paid 28 bucks for it and I'm playing FSX and it works just fine! I've noticed its a little stiff sometimes, but if you want to maintain accuracy in your approaches a stiffer stick is easier to control. (no pun intended) Its got a lot of buttons to program, a nice little throttle, typical hat switch and trigger and w/e... I'm happy, and my wallet is happy too!

Pros: Same as above, no need to repeat the many Pros this item has.=)Cons: Only one, the throttle. A graphic next to it would be nice, but after time you sorta just know where the middle is.Same as above, no need to repeat the many Pros this item has.=) Only one, the throttle. A graphic next to it would be nice, but after time you sorta just know where the middle is. Mine has lasted 3+ years, all statements above must have been thrashing there joystick as they were playing. If you treat your equipment well and keep it clean, it will last 5X longer.

Pros: It was great for a few months, comfortable, lots of buttonsCons: Slowly loses zero, it often moves with spikes, and isn't even slightly smooth, now regardless of calibration, it refuses to give me the full range of motion and I can't use it anymore.It was great for a few months, comfortable, lots of buttons Slowly loses zero, it often moves with spikes, and isn't even slightly smooth, now regardless of calibration, it refuses to give me the full range of motion and I can't use it anymore.

Pros: Good stick that adds yaw control to the usual pitch and roll controls of conventional joysticks. Never really had trouble with the pitch or throttle controlsCons: The zero point seems to drift as time goes on and the stick seems to have a lot of play in roll before sending a roll signal to the computer. It loosens up after long term use (6 months or so) and it registers large spikes in roll while the stick is still in the zero position. The yaw zero point has drifted pretty far left decreasing my yaw authority.Good stick that adds yaw control to the usual pitch and roll controls of conventional joysticks. Never really had trouble with the pitch or throttle controls The zero point seems to drift as time goes on and the stick seems to have a lot of play in roll before sending a roll signal to the computer. It loosens up after long term use (6 months or so) and it registers large spikes in roll while the stick is still in the zero position. The yaw zero point has drifted pretty far left decreasing my yaw authority. Overall, it wasn't a bad stick but the longer I've had it, the more aggravating its drifting and loosening has become. If you have the money, get the Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar.

Pros: Overall, a great joystick if you're not crazy about getting a top-of-the line one. Plenty of nicely placed buttons, comfortable shape. I got this mostly because of the twist axis.Cons: If you have limited table space, the big base may not fit. But it really helps stabilize it.Overall, a great joystick if you're not crazy about getting a top-of-the line one. Plenty of nicely placed buttons, comfortable shape. I got this mostly because of the twist axis. If you have limited table space, the big base may not fit. But it really helps stabilize it. I got this to replace an old L0gitech attack3 that didn't twist and had dying buttons.

Pros: I like the feel of this joystick.
I use it for Battlefield 2,to
fly the jet and helicopter.
Works Great.Cons: NoneI like the feel of this joystick.
I use it for Battlefield 2,to
fly the jet and helicopter.
Works Great. None

I love it. It's the only joystick I've ever liked and for the money you can't beat it. Highly Recommended! Works great with Battlefield 2. I've been using it…

Pros: IL2 , FORGOTTEN BATTLES did not like my friend bought these . Now own twoCons: at this price noneIL2 , FORGOTTEN BATTLES did not like my friend bought these . Now own two at this price none left hand has n52
things r good , waiting for quads

Pros: Well, it has a nice color to it, solid and stable base, rotation on handle is wonderfull and programable buttons are great.Cons: the throtle is hard to get into the middle unless your looking carefully, buttons are hard to reach, would be nicer if they where strait like on a keyboard, facing you like they where on a keyboard.Well, it has a nice color to it, solid and stable base, rotation on handle is wonderfull and programable buttons are great. the throtle is hard to get into the middle unless your looking carefully, buttons are hard to reach, would be nicer if they where strait like on a keyboard, facing you like they where on a keyboard. I think I'd prefer the wireless version over this one but, it doesnt matter, works wonders with Battlefield 2.

Pros: Great tension on the stick and the rotating rudder control. Nice thumb button for launching missles. Throtle control feels good as wellCons: No option for left handed control config. I will jsut have to learn to use my right hand. Not a big deal for me but might be for some.Great tension on the stick and the rotating rudder control. Nice thumb button for launching missles. Throtle control feels good as well No option for left handed control config. I will jsut have to learn to use my right hand. Not a big deal for me but might be for some. This would be the perfect stick if it had a revesable stick for left handers. Solid base and nice and heavy. This flight stick is replacing a Saitek Cyborg EVO that would never calibrate corectly. It would always drift to the right even with dead zones cranked up. Updating drivers would not fix this problem. Deleting registry entry would fix this problem for about 5 min's.

Pros: This joystick works EXACTLY as described. It makes flying the planes on Flight Sim X a breeze. For under $xx, it's a steal.Cons: NoneThis joystick works EXACTLY as described. It makes flying the planes on Flight Sim X a breeze. For under $xx, it's a steal. None

Pros: hasn't broken yet. For all of the dials and buttons, you'd think something would have gone wrong by now, but it's still up and runningCons: none.hasn't broken yet. For all of the dials and buttons, you'd think something would have gone wrong by now, but it's still up and running none.

Pros: Small maneuverable space (less motion required), awesome response time and a great feel. It has so many buttons you will never run out. Haven't had to calibrate it once, it's always centered.Cons: None.Small maneuverable space (less motion required), awesome response time and a great feel. It has so many buttons you will never run out. Haven't had to calibrate it once, it's always centered. None. If you want a good joystick, get this! You will not be dissapointed!

Pros: Controls smoothly, lots of buttons, comfortable to use. Generally, it just works without much fuss.Cons: The base doesn't have much weight to it, so you might find yourself tipping the joystick over if you're playing vigorously. After about a year's worth of heavy use, the rudder calibration will start wandering, without much of a way to fix it other than frequent recalibration or jiggling the joystick around.Controls smoothly, lots of buttons, comfortable to use. Generally, it just works without much fuss. The base doesn't have much weight to it, so you might find yourself tipping the joystick over if you're playing vigorously. After about a year's worth of heavy use, the rudder calibration will start wandering, without much of a way to fix it other than frequent recalibration or jiggling the joystick around. For people like me who only need a joystick for one or two titles (I still haven't kicked my Freespace 2 habit!) or infrequent gaming, it's a good product. If you're going to be using it heavily on a regular basis, either expect to replace it in a year or invest in a more robust solution.

Pros: This thing works great with SUSE 10.0 & 10.1 Linux. Had it plunged in a working within 5 minuets.
I ordered it over the weekend and got it Tuesday. I don't know how it works on M$ winblows ex pee cuz I don't use that stuff anymore.Cons: NONE!!This thing works great with SUSE 10.0 & 10.1 Linux. Had it plunged in a working within 5 minuets.
I ordered it over the weekend and got it Tuesday. I don't know how it works on M$ winblows ex pee cuz I don't use that stuff anymore. NONE!!

Pros: - Think works amazing
- Awesome action(feeling) of the stickCons: - Only lasted a year then calibration died like other reviews- Think works amazing
- Awesome action(feeling) of the stick - Only lasted a year then calibration died like other reviews

Pros: Its joystick, its does its job, lots of button that are usefull, programable, eazy to clean after you spill hot cocoa on itCons: i guess the only con is that after 1-2 years its gone bad, sometimes its so off i gotta hit it to make it work, but hey, lasted me a good 3 years now lol, im gonna get the cordless for BF2142, $xx ish, i recomend the other one.Its joystick, its does its job, lots of button that are usefull, programable, eazy to clean after you spill hot cocoa on it i guess the only con is that after 1-2 years its gone bad, sometimes its so off i gotta hit it to make it work, but hey, lasted me a good 3 years now lol, im gonna get the cordless for BF2142, $xx ish, i recomend the other one.

Pros: It's a nice joystick, the feel is great in the hand, and the buttons seem to be layed out OK for one of this price.Cons: The thing stops working after like 2 months. The big problem is it looses calibration and will turn your twist to the right or left without touching it and there is no way to correct. I will not be replacing this one, I've had 3 over a year. Spend a little extra mula and get a better one.It's a nice joystick, the feel is great in the hand, and the buttons seem to be layed out OK for one of this price. The thing stops working after like 2 months. The big problem is it looses calibration and will turn your twist to the right or left without touching it and there is no way to correct. I will not be replacing this one, I've had 3 over a year. Spend a little extra mula and get a better one.

Just getting ready to order the Freedom version on this joystick heard its a lot better. Had same problems with my Ex 3D Pro lasted good for 6-10 months and…

Pros: joystick is made with good materials, nice button layout and has a good feel to it.Cons: i dont have a problem with the joystick itself but rather the fact the using the joystick is considerbaly worse than a keyboard and mouse setup. i do 20000x better with mouse and keyboard in bf2 but now with this its like..just trash.joystick is made with good materials, nice button layout and has a good feel to it. i dont have a problem with the joystick itself but rather the fact the using the joystick is considerbaly worse than a keyboard and mouse setup. i do 20000x better with mouse and keyboard in bf2 but now with this its like..just trash. its fun to use but frustrating since i dont see any improvement in using this.

Pros: Buttons are nicley placed and controls are smooth..Cons: Non at this timeButtons are nicley placed and controls are smooth.. Non at this time

Pros: priceCons: software difficulties, big dead zone, z and y axis linked together in software.price software difficulties, big dead zone, z and y axis linked together in software. I miss my old "winder"

Pros: Good selection of buttons and good placement of themCons: Low life expectancy, six buttons on the base may not see much use by some gamers.Good selection of buttons and good placement of them Low life expectancy, six buttons on the base may not see much use by some gamers. A month after use of this controller in a couple of my games and I've noticed considerable tilt in the control while only slightly moving the stick in the opposite direction. Obviously if I want to slowly roll to the left and it immediately does a hard right roll then I may be in for a doosy of a time. I would suggest getting something a little more concrete unless you wish to use this controller only on occasion.

Pros: best joystick i hav ehad can take a beating and hasnt loosened up in the grip rotation. also the software it comes with is programmable with macro systemsCons: the large base it has take up alot of room other then that nonebest joystick i hav ehad can take a beating and hasnt loosened up in the grip rotation. also the software it comes with is programmable with macro systems the large base it has take up alot of room other then that none

Pros: I love this JoyStick! It has really killer Control compared to the other Joy Sticks I have owned. I like it so much Im getting a second one incase my 3 year old breaks it.Cons: none so farI love this JoyStick! It has really killer Control compared to the other Joy Sticks I have owned. I like it so much Im getting a second one incase my 3 year old breaks it. none so far Like others it is hard to find the buttons in the dark. Back lighting would be nice...

Pros: best location of buttons, shape, etc. programmable, tho the profiler is sometimes annoying. i don't use buttons 4 or 5 that much. the rest i use all the timeCons: dead zone can be problematic. the stick will send small inputs on all three axes. these can be corrected for simply enough with a dead zone of ~13%, which isn't that bad for me. in some flight sims a 13% dead zone could be a problembest location of buttons, shape, etc. programmable, tho the profiler is sometimes annoying. i don't use buttons 4 or 5 that much. the rest i use all the time dead zone can be problematic. the stick will send small inputs on all three axes. these can be corrected for simply enough with a dead zone of ~13%, which isn't that bad for me. in some flight sims a 13% dead zone could be a problem

Pros: Great stick for the money cant be beat. All of my friends have them and love them.Cons: NONE FOR ME!!Great stick for the money cant be beat. All of my friends have them and love them. NONE FOR ME!!

Pros: Easy to program, Easy to install,durable.Cons: None, for me.Easy to program, Easy to install,durable. None, for me. I have used this unit for FS8 and FS9 for over two years, and it is still going strong. The buttons are easy to program, and the unit is precise enough to hand-fly any procedure and stay within Stan Eval limits.

Pros: Works great with X3: reunionCons: noneWorks great with X3: reunion none

Pros: Makes flying in games a WHOLE lot more fun.Cons: none to my knowledgeMakes flying in games a WHOLE lot more fun. none to my knowledge I only have used it with battlefield 2. There are more buttons on this thing than I need, but it sure makes it a WHOLE lot easier flying on it.

Pros: Smooth, easy travel on the stick. Keeps calibration well on stick axes.Cons: Throttle calibration sometimes off; throttle all the way down and joystick properties indicates about 10% deflection or so. Takes a gentle touch in the calibration wizard to avoid this.Smooth, easy travel on the stick. Keeps calibration well on stick axes. Throttle calibration sometimes off; throttle all the way down and joystick properties indicates about 10% deflection or so. Takes a gentle touch in the calibration wizard to avoid this. Darn nice stick for the money. Recommended if you don't need a super fancy flight controller.

Pros: Plug in the USB and go. Didn't have to install any additional software. Joystick is sturdy and works like a champ.Cons: That I ever wasted my time flying with the keyboard!Plug in the USB and go. Didn't have to install any additional software. Joystick is sturdy and works like a champ. That I ever wasted my time flying with the keyboard! Like a lot of the other I wanted a cheap alternative to flying in BF2. Flying with this is a world of difference compared to the keyboard. Cheap, works great, if you're thinking about getting one for BF2...get it!

Pros: Nice button layout
Good weight
Cool lookCons: None so farNice button layout
Good weight
Cool look None so far Works great, no problems so far. Better than the Saitek Cyborg IMO.

Pros: All the features you would want in a joystick. Has throttle, Z-axis (rudder), hat toggle buttons, nice collection of other buttons. With all the features listed above, a 30 dollar price tag is a great price.Cons: Don?t be surprise to see this joystick become unstable after 6 months of use. Most people have reported the Z-axis starts jumping around or stop working all together. Even after calibration attempts, you won?t be able to stop the axis from jumping around. I also don't like the lack of friction in the throttle.All the features you would want in a joystick. Has throttle, Z-axis (rudder), hat toggle buttons, nice collection of other buttons. With all the features listed above, a 30 dollar price tag is a great price. Don?t be surprise to see this joystick become unstable after 6 months of use. Most people have reported the Z-axis starts jumping around or stop working all together. Even after calibration attempts, you won?t be able to stop the axis from jumping around. I also don't like the lack of friction in the throttle. Even with the cons listed above, I still think this is a good starter joystick or a good joystick for those who are not serious flyers and need for limited use in games like BF2. However if you are looking for a long term investment, I would not put my money into this joystick, pay more for the reliability.

Pros: I actually bought this at the BX on base, but it is the same remote. I bought it to fly in BF2 and it has performed wonderfully. My kill:death ratio in jets has gone from 1:1 up to 15:1. You can't beat death from above for xx$.Cons: Could be a bit light, but I keep my left hand on the base when I fly to keep it from moving.I actually bought this at the BX on base, but it is the same remote. I bought it to fly in BF2 and it has performed wonderfully. My kill:death ratio in jets has gone from 1:1 up to 15:1. You can't beat death from above for xx$. Could be a bit light, but I keep my left hand on the base when I fly to keep it from moving.

I just got this controller, plugged it in, and the y-axis doesn't work. I tried it on multiple machines with the same problem. I am quite unhappy.

Strengths:Stable on my desk ... Weaknesses:Will not hold calibration I bought this stick specifically for FS2k4 in January. It works great for the first 20 or 30 minutes of…

An all around good joystick. Plugged it in, quick calibration and it's worked great ever since. I use it mainly for MS Flight Simulator 2004 and it's been perfect. Plus,…

The only thing that would work is making the dead zone way too big, which makes it nearly useless as it's not sensitive enough to be practical in a good flight

Strengths:it has none ... Weaknesses:When it dies a few weeks after I got it, I couldn\'t even get a response from the company When you first start to fly, it works good, then…

Firstable thanks to this site i got my joystick within 2 days. The joystick is great i love it. I use it to run Flight Simulator 2004 A Century Of Flight, and…

Strengths:Smooth, responsive control; excellent range of motion; easy to install; comfortable during extended play. ... Weaknesses:Awkwardly placed throttle and buttons…

Strengths:Extremely accurate with a great touch! ... Weaknesses:None that I have found In my opinion this is the best joystick for the money! The only other…

Strengths:Easy to set up in Windows XP. USB hookup makes it compatiable with all newer computers. Good weight and feel. ... Weaknesses:None I can find. I…

Strengths:Durable, precise, heavy (so it doesn\'t slip) ... Weaknesses:It is big and takes up some space. EDIT: Loses calibration after an year of use. I use this…

update... I had mentioned in my earlier review that the joystick was pulling slightly to the left. This was easy to fix. The joystick is self calibrating. So, if it gets out of alignment, just simply unplug it from your USB port for a few seconds and then plug it back in. Good as new!!! 8-)

I've had to replace this joystick roughly 4 or more times already in less than 2 years because it's west-east (x) axis gets faulty/loose/stuck.

Strengths:It was a near perfect joystick, for 2 months. ... Weaknesses:2 months and 2 days after I bought the movement has become twitchy and thus no longer…

Strengths:Excellent stick action. ... Weaknesses:Button durability. The stick was excellent at first, and it was a steal for the price. Then it started breaking.…

Strengths:Great design and look. Great feel. ... Weaknesses:Not quite as sharp as the upper end sticks but for the money it is worth it. If you are looking for…

Strengths:Comfortable. Good action and feel. Excellent software. ... Weaknesses:None that I have found. Using with MS Flight Sim 2004, Windows XP. Bought this to replace an old joystick…

Strengths:Great looking joystick with a clean exterior and smooth movements across the board. Good balance and lots of buttons to program for your favorite…